Juan Borda is a graduate of the University of the Andes in Bogota, Colombia, S.A. with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture, and of Vanderbilt University with a Masters Degree in Civil Engineering (Construction Management concentration). He has 18 years of experience in the interior design profession and has been with Interior Design Associates, Inc. since 1999. Juan’s primary responsibilities include computer drafting and production operations, project management, and interior design contract documentation with a focus on architectural detailing. His involvement continues throughout the projects, working with the architects and contractors to ensure the design is correctly implemented.

Sara Chandler is a graduate of Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. She has 35 years experience in business management and accounting and has been with Interior Design Associates, Inc. since 1986. Sara’s primary responsibilities at IDA encompass accounts payable/receivable, payroll, taxes, liaison with accountant, and the firm's financial records.

Lea Ann Sluss is a graduate of East Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Office Management. She has 25 years experience in office management and has been with Interior Design Associates, Inc. since 1996. Lea’ primary responsibilities at IDA are the day-to-day operations of the office, benefits administration, marketing coordination, FF&E budgets, and project contracts.

Melissa Wright is a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition food Sciences (minor business management). She has over 23 years experience in FF&E procurement management and has been with Interior Design Associates, Inc. since 2000. Her primary responsibilities at IDA are the procurement of an average dollar volume of over $9 million per year in furnishings and equipment. Melissa oversees the documentation of specifications, and manages all issues relating to order placement, shipping, storage, installation, and follow-up of goods.